OVERVIEW: Results-oriented marketing professional with 15+ years experience Confident and determined work style with a collaborative

spirit Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills in fast-paced env ironment Excellent proposal management Highly accountable, organized facilitator, and analytical thinker Skillful writer, technical editor, and proofreader Works well independently as well as part of a team Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TranSystems Corporation Paramus, NJ Business Development Liaison 2009 - 2011

Developed complex proposals for architectural and supply-chain industries. Advised and assisted in sales and marketing initiatives. Delivered organized, structured, and persuasive presentations. Lead team member on presentation to The Nestle Group, resulting in $8M award. Maintained and cultivated relationships with outside consultants. Technical editor on proposals, presentations and marketing materials. Implemented corporate-wide database for client accounting /sales criteria. AKRF, Inc. New York, NY Senior Marketing Manager 2008 - 2009

Developed multi-volume proposals for public agencies and private clients. Partnered with senior management to meet strategic goals. Advised and assisted in sales and marketing initiatives. Collaborated with graphic designers. Wrote press releases, and contributed to quarterly newsletter. Managed presentation concepts, and oversaw trade show events. Supervised business development coordinator. Dewberry-Goodkind, Inc. Bloomfield, NJ Marketing Pursuit Manager 2005 - 2008

Created and developed proposals and presentations for corporate/regional office s. Established project goals and strategic planning with senior management. Technical Editor on proposals and qualifications. Generated press releases, award submissions, and corporate announcements. Deltek CRM/Vision database population. BEM Systems, Inc. Chatham, NJ Marketing/Business Development Manager 1999 - 2005

Managed high-volume marketing department for environmental firm. Partnered with senior management in establishing strategic plans. Developed complex proposals for federal, transportation, and environmental indu stries. Technical editor and proofreader. Oversaw and successfully implemented corporate database program, partnering wit h IT staff and outside consultants. Critiqued in-house staff on client presentations. Created brochures and marketing materials, working closely with graphic design

staff. Supervised event planning for breakfast meetings and company-sponsored seminars . Managed three marketing coordinators and one graphic designer. Developed yearly marketing budget and managed company trade shows. Sordoni Skanska Construction Company Marketing Manager Parsippany, NJ 1998 - 1999 Developed proposals for pharmaceutical industry, supporting operations and sale s staff. Prepared presentations, working with graphic designers on layout and creative p rocess. Supervised secretarial staff. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Raytheon Engineers & Constructors, Lyndhurst, NJ Marketing Manager Developed proposals and qualifications. Interfaced with sales and business development staff on marketing prospects. Participated in event planning and trade shows. Supervised production of marketing proposals at company print shop. Sverdrup Corporation, New York, NY; Princeton, NJ Marketing Assistant Facilitated marketing for biotechnology segment of company. Interviewed biotechnology firms in Northeast Corridor for anticipated clean roo m construction. Participated in event planning and attended trade shows. Provided proposal and qualification support. EDUCATION Rutgers University, Newark, NJ - BA, English - English Department Honors Graduate Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ - Courses taken towards MA in Teachin g PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Member: American Marketing Association Affiliate Member: Association of Proposal Management Professionals PERSONAL The Taproot Foundation, New York, NY - Pro Bono Consultant The Hoboken Shelter, Hoboken, NJ - Volunteer Literacy Volunteers of America - Past Educator for Illiterate Adults